We are excited to deliver free workshops to equip parents, caregivers, and teens. These workshops offer practical, evidence-based psychological strategies to help parents and teens navigate everyday challenges.
Workshops are either offered online via Zoom or at The Kidman Centre, located in Prince of Wales Hospital Randwick. All workshops are presented by an experienced clinical psychologist and are not recorded.
To register for a workshop
To sign up for our free online parent and community workshops please fill out our online registration form.
We will send out all correspondence to your email along with the Zoom links. Please note sessions are NOT recorded to protect the confidentiality of families who share during the workshops.
2026 online workshops
WORKSHOP 1
Raising Resilient Kids: Helping Children Manage Anxiety
Wednesday 4 March 2026 – (6 to 7PM)
WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of children aged 6–12
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to support your child’s anxiety using practical tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This workshop explains the science behind anxiety and introduces strengths-based strategies that help children challenge unhelpful thinking and build brave behaviours.
WORKSHOP 2
Teen Anxiety (Part 1): Understanding Worry and Thinking Traps
Wednesday 1 April 2026 (6 to 7PM)
WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of teens aged 12–18
DESCRIPTION: Does your teen get stuck in their worries? In this first session of our two-part series, we unpack the science of anxiety and explore how to support teens using CBT-based strategies to manage worry, rumination, and unhelpful thinking patterns.
WORKSHOP 3
Teen Anxiety (Part 2): Building Confidence with Exposure Strategies
Monday 1 June 2026 (6 to 7PM))
WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of teens aged 12–18
DESCRIPTION: Building on Part 1, this session focuses on how to support teens in facing their fears – like public speaking or social situations – using step-by-step exposure therapy techniques. Learn how to create an exposure hierarchy to reduce avoidance and build confidence.
WORKSHOP 4
Tech-Smart Parenting: Creating Healthy Screen Time Habits
Tuesday 30 June 2026 (6 to 7PM)
WHO IS THIS FOR: Parents and caregivers of children and teens
DESCRIPTION: Held during the school holidays, this workshop will help you develop balanced screen time routines with your kids. Learn how to create a family plan, understand common apps, and build healthier digital habits that support mental wellbeing.
Remember to keep an eye on The Kidman Centre Facebook page
Other presentations and workshops
We have a long history of developing custom programs, presentations and workshops on demand. If you have a particular requirement or program in mind that you would like to explore with us, we'd love to hear from you.
Phone: +61 2 9514 4077
Fax: +61 2 9399 3068
Roanna.Chan@uts.edu.au